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George WAITE Obituary

WAITE, George B. "Barney", 95, of Apollo Beach, Fl., passed away April 15, 2015. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Genevieve, stepson Edward Johnson, daughter, Nancy Mozdy, 2 grandchildren, Joy Modzy and Stephanie Burns (Jeff), 2 great grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Burns, sister Donna Beck, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son, Ray Waite. Barney was a WWII US Navy veteran who participated in the rescue of survivors of the USS Indianapolis. He was a life member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 66, Pittsburgh, PA. He was Past Commodore and life mem-ber of Tampa Sailing Squadron. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 2, at 1 P.M. at Tampa Sailing Squadron, 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd. Apollo Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., PO Box 3211, Apollo Beach, FL. 33572

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Published by TBO.com on Apr. 29, 2015.

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Jeanie Okeley

May 7, 2015

Will miss a great friend and my adopted Dad. When I see a banana I will always remember you, Barney. Jeanie

Jim and Barb Bengel

May 5, 2015

Fair winds and following seas
We will always remember the times we spent with you.

Edson Waite

May 5, 2015

I'll always remember riding horses at the house on the B-Line in DuBois, especially that Arabian that like to dump me. Rest in Peace cousin Barney.

May 5, 2015

George...my lover, my best friend, my husband of almost fourth eight years. We had good times for many years with family and friends never to be forgotten. We enjoyed the sailing years and traveling to together. With love forever..your wife ..gen

May 5, 2015

George..my lover,my best friend,my husband of almost fourth eight years...we had some very special times together for many years with family and friends never to be forgotten. We enjoyed the days of sailing and traveling together. With love forever...your wife gen...

May 5, 2015

Your forever in our hearts, Barney, and my little dancing partner I am really going to miss!!!! " Happy Sailing". Ruth & Art

Linda. Welch

May 5, 2015

Love you always Barney, you were a wonderful friend and neighbor. I will miss our time we spent each week doing yard projects together and long conversations about life.....

May 4, 2015

Barney you have been a wonderful friend to Bob and to me. We miss you, we always will. There will never be another guy like you.
We have shed many tears. Rest in piece dear friend.
Lynn and Bob

Jeanie Irwin Troost 4TSS Sunshine

May 2, 2015

Calmy the wearied seamen rest beneath their own blue sea. The ocean solitudes are blest for there is purity. Commodore Barney "a great leader and seaman" In our hearts forever.

Elizabeth Salim

April 29, 2015

Barney was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was always kind and thoughtful to Amber and I. We loved him and we will miss him. We will always have our memories of the times we spent together. Thank you Barney.

Leah and Ed Allen

April 29, 2015

We will miss you, Barney.

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